1. Why is COM going smoke-free?This policy is about creating healthier campus environments for our students, staff, faculty and visitors. It is intended to foster wellness and improve the health of the COM community. Additionally, adopting a smoke-free and tobacco-free policy aligns with COM’s growing commitment to environmental sustainability.

2. What areas of campus will the smoke-free regulation cover?Smoking will be prohibited on all COM owned properties, including Kentfield and Indian Valley Campus buildings, grounds, lots and structures, athletic fields, and recreational areas.

3. Does COM provide designated smoking areas on campus?Smoking will be permitted in designated areas in select parking lots at both campuses.

4. Will COM offer resources for students, faculty and staff who want to quit using tobacco?COM is committed to helping students, faculty and staff manage or overcome their tobacco use. The following resources are available to COM students, faculty and staff:

Bay Area Community Resources: Free cessation services for young adults up to age 25 and low cost groups for other adults. Nicotine patches available to qualified participants at reduced cost.
Call 415-755-2399 for more information.

6. What are the rights of smokers?Court rulings maintain that tobacco users do not have the legal right to expose others to secondhand smoke, a Class A carcinogen. Additionally, they are not entitled to protection against discrimination as “addicts” or as “disabled persons”.

7. Will the smoke-free policy extend to vendors, contracted workers, etc.?Yes. All visitors, including vendors, contract workers, etc., will be required to refrain from smoking on our campuses.

8. How can I ask questions or address concerns that I have about the smoke-free learning and working environment policy?Any questions pertaining to the smoke-free learning and working environment policy can be submitted to the Office of the Superintendent/President at melinda.molloy@marin.edu or call 415.485.9508.

College of Marin is accredited by the Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges, Western Association of Schools and Colleges and is one of 112 public community colleges in California. Approximately 11,000 credit and noncredit students enroll annually.